She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 31

Chapter 31 She' Volunteered

Frederick furrowed his brows, irritation evident in his expression.

He loathed these social gatherings, primarily because he couldn't bear witnessing

his father in such a compromised state.

He recognized that business dinners demanded social finesse from anyone

lacking significant status. Understanding this necessity didn't equate to embracing it, though.

His gaze drifted toward Freya once more, drawn by an unconscious pull

Truly, being near Freya provided him the most genuine comfort.

"Aren't you escorting me to the hotel?" Freya tore her eyes away and locked them onto Edwin "Shouldn't we be departing?"

The question startled everyone present, Edwin included.

Kristian's fingers, which had been idly toying with his phone, suddenly tensed.

Frederick merely lowered his head, quietly sipping his drink, careful not to interject. He recognized with certainty that Freya was about to retaliate.

"Why such haste? Don't imagine that clinging to Mr. Shaw grants you the right to behave imperiously." Edwin bristled at Freya's words, as if she had insinuated he was nothing more than a procurer. "To Mr. Shaw, you're merely another conquest."

Kristian studied Freya intently, his gaze deepening as he observed her face.

At times, he marveled at her ability to remain composed when confronted with such caustic remarks,

"Mr. Shaw." Edwin slipped back into his sycophantic manner and, before departing, ventured hesitantly, "Regarding our potential partnership..."

"My assistant will handle the arrangements, Kristian replied tersely.

Edwin's face brightened instantly. "Thank you."

Everyone coveted alliances with both the Briggs Group and Shaw Group.

While the Briggs Group remained beyond his reach, he had now secured ties with

the Shaw another chance, he would certainly cultivate his relationship with Kristian to forge even closer

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With these aspirations dancing in his mind, Edwin departed with Freya.

Freya played along willingly, knowing that upon reaching the mentioned hotel, she could confront Edwin

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properly.

the private room continued their

all

matters involving mutual consent, they preferred not to

someone ventured, "Mr. Shaw, since you have

we won't

can resume another time. What are your

will coordinate the specifics with

strode purposefully

the private chamber,

heaviness settled in Kristian's

to trail her," Gerard, anticipating his employer's concerns without explicit direction, explained. "Should she face

somewhat reassured, Kristian still responded coldly,

composure, reflecting on the unpredictability of Kristian's

adjusted his tie, his lips delivering

Gerard comprehended instantly. "Understood."

was

was clearly

his voice resonating with

Gerard started the vehicle.

message, Gerard drove directly to the

on earlier events, he couldn't resist

refrain from

it rather unsettling to agree to Edwin delivering your wife to your bed?" Gerard, emboldened by curiosity, pressed on, "How does it feel to pursue her through

your year-end bonus forfeit," Kristian fired

"Sir, rest assured, I'll ensure Verte understands precisely who stands as Mrs. Shaw's

"Your quarterly bonus can also

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phone. I'm addressing Edwin's behavior solely because

wife for another

simply replied,

semi-annual bonus isn't necessary either,"

normally accommodating temperament, his composure began to fray. What misstep

made this time?

until you receive the official decree, you remain legally bound. And as long

at the memory of earlier events. "She even urged Edwin Newman to

the person awaiting her after check-in is

affection for

himself at a